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1 The Carpenter May 22, 2016 The Most Holy Trinity Our Vision Through our Baptism and Eucharist, we are called to love as Christ loves and serve as Christ serves. Our Mission In Jesus Christ, we will grow and flourish through Engaging, welcoming and building community Lifelong faith formation Social justice and service to others in need Engaging and understanding the energy and interests of our youth Prayer and worship that deepens our spiritual life Accountability in using our resources wisely so that we may live life abundantly! Euchre Nights have been a great success again this year, providing a fun social experience for parishioners. Please join us in September for a relaxing evening of card-playing and friend-making. St. Joseph Catholic Church Libertyville, Illinois 1

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3 With Gratitude Our St. Joseph Family Will Celebrate the Work That God Has Accomplished through Fr. Matt s Faithful and Loving Service to Our Parish Community Faith Formation St. Joseph s Men s Ministry The Men s Legacy Workshop our 10 th Men s Summer Weekend.m. --$90.00 Saturday, June 11, 2016 At the 5:00 p.m. Mass Followed by a Reception in the Koenig Center 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Please Join Us in Offering Farewell and Abundant Blessings to Fr. Matthew Bozovsky Teach us to give and not count the cost. -St. Ignatius of Loyola If you would like to help with the reception, please go to stjoseph.ivolunteer.com or contact Julie Love at jal960@aol.com. Jack s works include: This event will be unforgettable. -or Upcoming Events at St. Joseph Catholic Church May 26 Holy Hour & Adoration for Vocations, Church. 3:00 p.m. May 29 Corpus Christi Holy Hour & Procession, p. 7 June 3 Medjugorje program, p. 8 June 11 Knights of Columbus 5K, p. 10 June 11 5:00 Mass & Reception for Fr. Matt Bozovsky June Men s Summer Weekend, see bottom of page More information at Lay Leadership Formation Interested in learning more about your faith and the role of the Laity in 2016? Two of our parishioners have recently graduated from the Lay Leadership Program described below (congratulations to Kathy Andrews & Charlene Swanson). For additional information regarding the program, you may contact the Institute for Lay Formation at or Catherine Sims at , csims@usml.edu. The Institute for Lay Formation offers a certificate program in lay leadership which seeks to help active parish volunteers who demonstrate leadership potential to deepen their personal spirituality and engage in theological reflection; to study Church doctrine, Scripture, Sacramental Theology and Church History; and to refine their communication and leadership skills. Graduates of the certificate program are prepared to assume many roles of volunteer leadership in the parishes and agencies of the Archdiocese of Chicago. The program is also used by a few religious orders to broaden the formation of their novices.

4 Faith Formation Pray for Vocations The Archdiocese recommends that parishes provide for a holy hour to pray for priestly vocations. In support of this, the St. Joseph Vocation Committee and our Spiritual Formation Committee has scheduled a holy hour, with Eucharistic Adoration, to be held every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the church to offer prayers for priestly vocations. Thursdays have been chosen as an ideal day for having the prayer hour as it coincides with Holy Thursday and the institution of the priesthood at the Last Supper. If you are looking for a special action this year, what better way than a short visit on Thursday to pray for an increase in priestly vocations? If you are unable to join us, please keep vocations in your prayers. Jubilee Year of Mercy Witness To witness is to give testimony based on your own personal and immediate knowledge. By our speech and our actions we must attest to the truth of the Gospel. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. (Matthew 10:32). Share the Light /Women s Council Marriage Tip of the Week: A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. (Ecc. 4:12) Invite God into your visit Sponsored by the St. Joseph Marriage Enrichment Ministry Celebrating your 50th Anniversary? Sign up by June 10 for special Mass at Cathedral The Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass will be held on Sunday, September 18, at 2:45 p.m. at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 North State Street in Chicago. Couples married in 1966 interested in attending this celebration should contact their parish office by early June to register. For further information, call the Marriage and Family Ministries Office at or visit: - CAVE QUEST - FOLLOWING JESUS, THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD Join us as we grab our flashlights to head on a Cave Quest for Vacation Bible School at St. Joseph Parish. This year we will ground kids in the ROCK SOLID foundation of God s LOVE, a LOVE that takes us through life s dark times. June 20 through June 24 Children entering 3-year old preschool through 5th grade are invited to attend. Your children will be reminded how Jesus gives us hope, courage, direction, love and power through bible stories and songs, games, crafts, and even in their daily snack. For more information go to If you have any questions, contact Karen Graham at graham-mk@sbcglobal.net or Nancy Lothspeich at nlothspeich7@yahoo.com HELP WANTED: Adult and youth volunteers (entering 6th high school) are needed to make this year another successful year at Vacation Bible School. It will be a week you will never forget. Please prayerfully consider joining us as a crew leader, station volunteer or station leader. All help welcome!

5 Faith Formation Register Now for Totus Tuus Totally Yours June 27 - July 1 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. A Camp at Church? Absolutely! Register now for the best week of the summer! Kids have fun learning and living our Catholic faith in this week-long Catholic Camp for kids entering the 2nd through 8th grade. Totus Tuus is taught by college students and seminarians who were trained in teaching and passing on their excitement about Catholicism. Last summer, kids unanimously gave a thumbs-up to the games, skits, and active way to grow in faith. Camp will focus on the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary and Prayer this summer. Not convinced? Read what parents from our parish said last summer: faith-building activities that were fun, and I loved that she went to mass daily. singing the songs after they got home. They were eager to attend every day. relaxed learnings (vs. more serious classroom style lessons); daily string bracelets great reminder of lessons. program for the week was a tough sell to my 3rd grade daughter, but she ended up LOVING the camp! And what did the campers say about Totus Tuus last summer? brother do religion camp with me next year?" (seminarian) is awesome. Amazing counselors - Mr. Aaron was awesome! ligion. Totus Tuus registration fee is $60.00 each for the 1st and 2nd child in a family, and $20 for each subsequent child. The price includes a t-shirt. Totus Tuus is an engaging way to inspire children while instructing them the basic beliefs of the Catholic faith. It s fun to be Catholic! Register at org/summer-programs Visit our Give Central page at to secure your spot. Please Eileen Glynn-Tucker eglynntucker@ gmail.com to volunteer or for more information. Religious Education & Family Faith Weaving In June, all Faith Weaving families will attend a joint closing session on June 5 at 6:00 p.m. This is a BYOP (Bring Your Own Picnic). There will be no Faith Weaving sessions on June 5 at 2:00 p.m. or June 10 at 6:30 p.m. Looking forward to seeing all Faith Weaving families there! It is time now to register for Forms are available online and in the Parish Office. You may register electronically or with traditional paper forms that are downloadable from our website. Please take advantage of the best dates and times for your children by registering early. Late fees are not assessed until after May 31. Help Wanted: Catechists for Catechists are volunteers who encourage children in their faith, while growing in their own. They are people just like you who don t have answers to everything, but are willing to take the time to engage others in discovering who we are as Catholic people. During the course of the catechetical year, these teachers reap several benefits, including: Would you like to be a catechist? Please call the Religious Education office for more information,

6 Faith Formation St. Joseph School Hosts Annual Science Fair The 7th grade students of St. Joseph School hosted the annual Science Fair on May 12. After creating hypotheses, months of research, testing and retesting, the students presented the results of their experiments to a panel of 25 judges. The following students took home awards: Program Cover Contest - Ashley P.; Class Favorite - Foods for Feathered Friends, Erin B. & Sela G.; Third Place (tied) - Better Baseball with Better Batting, Conner L. & Really Radical Respiration, Ashley P.; Second Place - Briskly Breeding Bacteria, Fernanda V.; First Place - Crazy Copper Corrosion, Allison H. Congratulations to all of the seventh graders and thanks to all of the faculty and judges for sharing their time and expertise! Prayer & Worship Mass Intentions Monday May 23 6:30 Dennis Hastert, well-being and Eleanor Lasecki 8:30 Rita Gorman and Marguerite Burkhardt Tuesday May 24 6:30 Well-being of the Ministers of Care and Leo H. Eigner, Jr. 8:30 Walter Doroba and Karen Jaeger, well-being Wednesday May 25 6:30 Patrick Steiner and Rita Gorman 8:30 Margaret Mary Sprague and Leo Boris Thursday May 26 6:30 Leo H. Eigner, Jr. and Mae Gurtkowski, 106th Birthday Blessings 8:30 Living & Deceased Members of the Hackett Family and Holy Souls in Purgatory Friday May 27 6:30 Bob & Jean Mitchell and Mass of Thanksgiving 8:30 Peggy Ames, well-being and Ken Grenier Saturday May 28 8:30 Jim Rogers and Edward Krol Sunday All parishioners Ministry of Care Visits Maybe you or someone you love is unable to leave their home because of sickness or circumstances. If they cannot get out to Mass, let us know. A Minister of Care will visit, bring Holy Communion, and pray with them. Our trained Ministers of Care are ready to offer comfort and support. Please contact us to make arrangements for this visit Parish Office ( ), or Arlyss Lasecki ( ), or Judy Salzman ( ). Schedules Sunday Masses 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 7:15, 9:00, 10:45 a.m. (10:45 in Church and in Koenig Center), 12:30, 5:00 p.m. Prearranged Baptisms at 1:45 p.m. Saturday Masses 8:30 a.m. (Second Saturdays-Sacrament of Healing at Mass) Weekday Masses 6:30 and 8:30 a.m. or as scheduled. Holy Day Masses: 6:30, 8:30 a.m., Noon, 7:00 p.m. Reconciliation Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon or by appointment. Please Pray for the Sick Rita W. Cappellar Linda Blazevich Rosemary Klein Mary T. Jordan Sally Petersen Rita Andracki Joseph Sicuro Andy Ertmanis Nancy Bodner Mario Lenzini Maria E. Coton Brett Becker Kif Ward Janet Jacob Maddy McInerney Kevin Scanlan Ann Kent Cliff Young Peter Sylvester Aidan Kirkpatrick Diane LaCrosse Bridget Shiel Micah Peckels Quirk After 4 weeks, please notify the parish office if your loved one is still in need of our prayers. In Memory Please pray for the soul of: Guadalupe Ramirez

7 Prayer & Worship Our Celebration of the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Next Week On Sunday, May 29, our Church will celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi. The feast day was instituted in the 13th Century in thanksgiving for the gift of the Holy Eucharist. Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament continued to grow over the centuries. Eucharistic Processions became a way in which all walks of life came together as a community to worship in thanksgiving, to strengthen their faith and to gain a deeper personal relationship with Christ. The St. Joseph parish community will once again join the world community by hosting an Eucharistic Procession around our parish grounds which will be followed by Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The entire parish community is invited and encouraged to participate as we worship and celebrate in thanksgiving the true and real presence of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ, who is in our midst. Representatives from each ministry are invited to carry their banner. First Holy Communicants are encouraged to wear their First Holy Communion outfits. The celebration will began at 3:00 p.m. with a Holy Hour with the Exposition of the Most Sacred Eucharist which will include a prayer service and time for silent meditation. We encourage everyone to come and spend time with Jesus adoring and offering prayers. If, however, you cannot be present for the Holy Hour but would like your petitions to be remembered, you can place your prayer petitions in the Parish Petition book that is always present at the Narthex. The 5:00 Holy Mass will occur as always. The Eucharistic Procession will follow at the conclusion of the Holy Mass. If you are not planning to attend the 5:00 p.m. Holy Mass, please plan on joining the assembly at 5:45 outside the Church. Communicants and those carrying their ministry banners are asked to assemble in the Church following the Mass. At 6:00 p.m. the Procession will begin. Benediction will follow immediately after the procession. Join us as we go forward proclaiming what we believe. Join us as we profess our Catholic identity. Join us as we proclaim Jesus our Lord and Savior.

8 Prayer & Worship Baptisms Viola Holeczy, daughter of Nicole (Mazur) and Steven Holeczy Ella Adele Laube, daughter of Meghan (Duffy) and Benjamin Laube Camilla Medina, daughter of Carlen (NaZal) and Carlos Medina Charlotte Elena Greskovich, daughter of Nichole (Tonioni) and Charles Greskovich Presiders/Deacons Saturday, May 28 5:00 Fr. Kartje Sunday, May 29 7:15 Fr. Bozovsky Deacon Kashmar 9:00 Fr. Trout Deacon Kashmar 10:45 Fr. Trout 10:45 KC Fr. Hennessey 12:30 Fr. Le 5:00 Fr. Le Banns of Marriage Vanessa Tamayo & Giovanni Paparella Worship Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Accessible Washrooms, west side of narthex Hearing Loop for persons with hearing aids Assisted Hearing Devices in sacristy for persons with difficulty hearing Accessible, Powered Door at east end of narthex Ramped north entrances to narthex Accessible Ramp on east side of sanctuary Pew Accessibility on east front side section Pew Accessibility on east front of center section Padded Pew last row, far southeast corner of church Accessible parking spaces north of church along Maple Avenue. Thank You to Our Many Music Ministers! I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to our music ministers who have faithfully sung for our Masses since last August. They will be taking time off in June and July and return to ministry for our Annual Outdoor Mass, August 20. I want to encourage all members of our parish to consider this wonderful parish ministry as either a member of our cantor/song leader ministry for all of our Masses (including the Family Mass) or as a member of the adult contemporary choir, adult traditional choir, bell choir, teen choir, children s choir or as an instrumentalist. We also welcome music ministers who can only participate sporadically throughout the year, such as Easter, Triduum, Christmas and for special days such as Ash Wednesday and All Souls, to name a few. If you regularly attend either the 5:00 p.m. Saturday Mass or the 12:30 p.m. Sunday Masses, we are exploring the possibility of choirs and more instrumentalists for these wonderful weekly liturgies! Please contact me so that we can meet and discuss your interests in our parish music ministry. - Ron Vanasdlen, Director of Music, St. Joseph Catholic Church, The Experience of Medjugorje Have you ever heard of Medjugorje? Have you wanted to know more about it? This is your opportunity to learn about this peaceful, holy and fruitful place located in Bosnia- Herzegovina, the former Yugoslavia. All are welcome to attend an informational presentation on Friday evening, June 3. Arlyss and Bob Lasecki will present information regarding Medjugorje and discuss the unique characteristics of their experiences as they share images of the area. The evening will include time for questions, door prizes and refreshments. Feel free to bring someone along a spouse, a friend or a neighbor. It is open to everyone. An RSVP would be nice, but it is not necessary; RSVP to arlyss1211@sbcglobal.net. What: The Experience of Medjugorje When: Friday, June 3, 7:00-9:00 p.m. Where: Century 21 Building (Lower Level), 200 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Libertyville, south of St. Joseph Catholic Church at the corner of Hurlburt and Milwaukee Avenues Social Justice & Service Word of Life [M]any assisted reproduction technologies also cause the destruction of human life. This fact is seldom explained to a couple before the various procedures begin. Infertility ( ElderCARE Needs You ElderCARE s next volunteer training is on Wednesday, June 22 at Christ Episcopal Church, 410 Grand Avenue in Waukegan from 6:00-8:00 p.m. For more information, call the ElderCARE office at or write to Jill at info@ eldercarelakecounty.org. To learn more about services provided, please visit

9 Social Justice & Service May 25: The Annunciation + 2 months A life celebrated from the moment of conception Two months ago, we celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation, when the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive a child and name him Jesus. Gabriel went on to proclaim that her relative Elizabeth, who was thought too old to bear a child, had also conceived a child and was now six months pregnant. (Luke 1:26-38, NAB) Mary traveled to the hill country in haste to visit Elizabeth. On May 31, the Church marks the Feast of that Visitation. Jesus had developed into fetal form, a tiny human infant, a bit longer than half an inch, measured from the top of the head to the rump, tiny legs pulled up against the chest. All of his major body organs and systems had begun to take form. Luke s Gospel account (1:39-45, NAB) tells us that Elizabeth s infant leaped in her womb, announcing the coming of the embryonic Jesus, sheltered in the womb of his mother Mary. One can feel the joyful anticipation of two lives that will be powerfully intertwined to change the world. Elizabeth and Zechariah will name their son John. He will be the Baptist who announces the coming of the adult Jesus and the Kingdom of God! How many fail to honor the promise of the human being two months after conception, the impact he or she might have, with others, born and yet-to-be-born? Pray that all will embrace the sacredness of life in every individual, particularly our children, regardless of station and at every stage of development. Volunteer Opportunities at Beacon Place This Summer Beacon Place is a community house which offers lunch and tutoring to area children ages 4-18 and is located at 603 S. McAlister in Waukegan. We have meaningful volunteer opportunities for you, connecting your desire to serve with the needs of our kids at Beacon Place. Below is a description of what the volunteers will be doing: Summer Lunch Program We offer summer lunch and day camp activities from June 13 through August 8. We are in need of adult, college, or high school volunteers who can help set up tables, assist the younger kids with their lunches, and help with activities such as arts and crafts, sports, and playing games. The summer lunch program occurs on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Summer Tutoring We need adult and college student volunteers who can provide one-onone remedial assistance and academic enrichment in math and reading for elementary and middle school students. Summer tutoring occurs between June 13 and August 9. Elementary School students meet Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Middle School students meet Monday and Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Interested volunteers can register online at our website: More information about our organization and programs can be found at Or contact Mary Causey at or Carolyn Dunn at or c.dun@beacon-place.org for more information. 9 Employment Ministry to Meet June 1 Have you ever thought about becoming a consultant? For some people this is a very rewarding career option, either as a short-term bridge to your next job or as a long-term opportunity. Learn more about consulting at the next meeting of the Employment Ministry, which will begin with a presentation by Libertyville consultant and parishioner Ron Lowell. This talk is entitled Consulting, an Entrepreneurial Option and will present key considerations, strategies, and pitfalls to help you in your planning process. We will meet from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Formation Center (112 N. Milwaukee), Room D. Please enter from the rear of the building. We look forward to seeing you there, and all are welcome! The St. Joseph Employment Ministry assists the unemployed and under-employed in the pursuit of personally and professionally fulfilling work. Anyone with a job to fill or an interest in assisting job-seekers is also invited to attend. Meetings are normally held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month and usually feature topical presentations followed by group networking. If you have questions, please contact John Jennings at jfjennings@comcast.net. Employers are invited to post open positions with us by sending an to: StJosephEmploymentMinistry@yahoogroups.com.

10 Social Justice & Service Women at the Well Prison Ministry The next Women at the Well Prison Ministry retreat is scheduled for June 2-4 at the Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln, Illinois. The Women at the Well Prison Ministry is based on John 4:11-26 (where the Samaritan woman takes Christ s message to the others) and Matthew 25:36 (where Jesus says, I was in prison and you visited me. ) Our mission is to proclaim the love and forgiveness of Christ to incarcerated women and to support spiritual healing. Because of work, family obligations, health and/or other commitments, not everyone is blessed to be able to go into prisons and minister as Christ commands. However, by helping our team to bring God s light and love to incarcerated women, you are visiting prisoners. There are three important ways you can help us: The first is to hold us in prayer! Not just June 2, 3 and 4, but as we form our team and prepare for being Christ to the women of Logan Correctional Center throughout May. We also ask for prayers for the chaplain, the prison staff, and the women that will be attending the retreat. The second would be to write support letters to the retreatants. We read these letters at the retreat to show the women that people on the outside pray for them, encourage them and support them in their desire be touched by the Holy Spirit at the retreat, to change their lives and become good Christian women. Letters can be sent to the address below or left in the parish office for us to pick up. We will need your letter no later than June 1 (we drive to the prison June 2). And finally, it costs about $30 to put on the retreat per retreat attendee. We are fundraising to help defray the costs associated with providing God s Word to our 75 invited guests. Any amount you can give in support of our retreat is appreciated. Please write your check to ALL ARE WELCOME SOCIAL SERVICES, INC and write W@ WPM on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible. You may mail your donation to: Women at the Well Prison Ministry, P.O. Box 694, Libertyville, IL God Bless you for all that you do! 5K Run/Walk Dash Around the Lake On the private grounds at the Mundelein Seminary Saturday 9am June 13, 2015 Saturday, June 11, 9:00 a.m. The goal is to raise funds to support the St. Joseph youth group s work at The the goal Appalachian is to raise funds Mission to support Trip this the summer. St. Joseph We youth have group's 63 teens work at and the 23 adults Appalachian who are Service planning Trip. This to go year this we year. have 80 Please youth and come adult enjoy chaperones a nice run that or will walk spend and a support week repairing these homes parishioners and provide in this adequate important housing service for the project! poor. Enjoy an opportunity to run/walk through a beautiful course for all levels. Competitive run or fun run, walkers and families. Kids 6 and under free/-strollers allowed at your own discretion. Course USATF measured certified. Race T-shirt, chip/bib timed, age medal awards. Go to to register!! To Find race-in search field enter: dash around the lake Or go to actual URL Questions fivekrunwalk@hotmail.com Organized by Knights of Columbus, Council 3674-St. Joseph s Libertyville 10 To volunteer this summer, visit

11 Social Justice & Service SAVE THE DATE! Father Matt Foley will be celebrating 5:00 Mass on Sunday, June 12 followed by a presentation called El Nino Rey A Ministry of Mercy in the Koenig Center. Light refreshments will be served. For additional information, please contact Kathleen O Connor at Youth Teens Game Night This Sunday Evening All high school teens and confirmed 8th graders are invited to the St. Joseph Youth Ministry Game Night on Sunday, May 22, following the 5:00 Mass (6:00 p.m.) until 8:00 p.m. in the Teen Space (formerly Souled Out ). We will provide a variety of games and snacks, but feel free to bring your favorite! Each attendee must have a completed permission form on file with us, or bring a completed form, which can be found here: RSVP is not necessary, but is appreciated. Please contact Kate at or by ing (kmayertekampe@stjoseph-libertyville. org) if you plan to attend. We do need adult volunteers, so if you are interested and able to be there, please contact Kate! We hope you will join us and bring a friend for food, faith, and fun! Community Building Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary Update We are pleased to announce the Executive Board for : Co-Presidents - Maura Chamberlin and Chris Speranza Secretary - Mary Galo Treasurer - Cheryl Craig Membership - Carol Walsh Publicity - Carolyn Husnick Circle Coordinator - Linda Popeck ACCW Representative - Pat Smuck Thank you for your continued support of and dedication to our ministry! Circle News Circles are open to all Guild members. Please join in we d love to see you! Wednesday, May 25 - St. Louise de Marillac Crafts Circle: 9:30 a.m. in the Formation Center. (Circle leader: Carolyn Husnick, husnick_carolyn@yahoo.com) The Guild of St. Joseph provides many social, spiritual and service opportunities for its members. We will unite the women of the parish in a community of service and offer each member the opportunity to use her individual talents. The Guild is divided into groups called Circles. The purpose of Circles is to provide the opportunity for women to work in smaller groups toward common goals. Please contact us to join or to learn more: guildofstjosephlv@gmail.com. 11 Senior Corner: Community & Parish Activities ST. JOSEPH PARISH SPONSORED June Men s Weekend, see article on page 11 for details. LIBERTYVILLE SENIOR CENTER & SENIOR COUNCIL SPONSORED May 25 Flower Show See the Senior Update for details COMMUNITY SPONSORED Cook Memorial Library has afternoon movies on Thursday (Cook) or Friday (Aspen). Please join us in welcoming the following new parish members: Henry Deters, Meghan Simonetti, Tyler & Kathryn Haws, Michael Krantz & Jennifer Soares and Karlo Natonton. Welcome to our community of faith!

12 Community Building Mothers with Young Children Drop-In Playgroup: Please join us for drop-in playgroup on Tuesday, May 24. See BigTent for details. May Book Club: Please join us for our May Book Club on Thursday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m. We will be reading Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall. Check BigTent for details. Looking to become more involved with MYC? Consider joining the MYC Board for the year! All MYC members are eligible to join! We currently have a few positions left to fill. If interested, please contact stjoesmyc@gmail.com to learn more! As a reminder, please see BigTent for all MYC event info, RSVP, volunteer and amazing charity/fundraising opportunities! If you or someone you know would like to join MYC, please contact us at stjoesmyc@gmail.com. Membership is free and you can be as involved as you like. We d love to have you! Accountability Enjoy The Convenience Of On-line Giving Thank you to the many families that have signed up for online giving via electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT is a convenient and safe way to make a one-time or recurring donation from your bank or credit card. There is no cost to you and provides many advantages to you and the Church. Getting started is easy just visit our parish website at stjoseph-libertyville.org/resources-forms. When you participate, your gift will transfer directly into the parish bank account. You decide exactly when your gift is made and where it goes. You can set up a recurring pledge or a one-time gift to our offertory and special collections, so you ll be able to give the way you want. Thank you for considering this giving opportunity. If you have questions, please contact Anna Roeser at or via at aroeser@stjoseph-lilbertyville.org. Stay Connected with your St. Joseph Family! We have options for everyone! Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Newsletter: sign up here Sign up to receive occasional s from St. Joe s. We currently send an out twice a month. Stewardship of Treasure Weekly Offering for May 1, 2016 Current Year Last Year Week Year to Date Week Year to Date Weekend Offering $26,277 $1,056,069 $25,981 $1,110,696 Electronic Giving $25,893 $638,944 $25,908 $633,192 Total Collection $52,171 $1,695,013 $51,889 $1,743,888 Budget for Collection $41,000 $1,804,000 Difference $11,171 $(108,987) St. Joseph Parish is grateful to those who give generously on the weekends and monthly through our automatic contribution program. Thank you to those who regularly and generously give of their treasure as well as those who give of their time and talent to support the work our parish does in the name of Jesus Christ. Learn more at Thoughts on Giving But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth... (John 16:13) Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to help us know and live the truth. To prepare ourselves, we need to open our hearts to receive this gift before we can give it. Develop a daily prayer routine to ask the Holy Spirit to help guide our thoughts and actions. Etcetera Kindred Life Golf Outing Join us on Friday, June 10 and tee off for teen parents and their children at our new location, Pine Meadow Golf and Country Club. Registration information is available at Please contact Cheryl Anderson at Info@ KindredLifeMinistries.org or

13 St. Joseph Catholic Church 121 E. Maple Avenue, Libertyville, Illinois Phone Fax Parish Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Saturday - 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. info@stjoseph-libertyville.org Website Rev. John Trout, Pastor jtrout@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Joseph Nhat Le, Associate Pastor nle@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. Matthew Bozovsky, Associate Pastor mbozovsky@stjoseph-libertyville.org Rev. John Hennessey, Pastor Emeritus jhennessey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacons George Kashmar, Dennis Mudd, David Tiemeier Pastoral Staff Mrs. Mary Causey - Director of Social Justice and Service , mcausey@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Ann Harmon - Parish Office Manager , aharmon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Dan Harris, Facilities Manager , dharris@stjoseph-libertyville.org Deacon George Kashmar, Pastoral Director of Ministries , gkashmar@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Chris Keffer, Director of Catechesis , ckeffer@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Kate Mayer Tekampe, Coordinator of Youth Ministry , kmayertekampe@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Kelly McMahon, Director of Technology , kmcmahon@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anne Phoenix - Principal, St. Joseph School , aphoenix@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mrs. Anna Roeser, Director of Administration , aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org Mr. Ron Vanasdlen, MAM, Director of Music , rvanasdlen@stjoseph-libertyville.org Parish Pastoral Council the PPC at info@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Members of the Parish Pastoral Council: Fr. John Trout Dan Coughlin Eileen Glynn-Tucker Michael Knight Mike Mulligan Kathleen O Connor (Chair) Gerry Salzman Janine Wilson Parish Finance Council Fr. John Trout Jim Groth Ryan Kasten Bob Killackey Brian Savage Tom Sear (Chair) Bulletin Submissions Submit Carpenter articles to Marie Tuohy (marietuohy@sbcglobal.net) after approval by your Pastoral Staff Lead. Articles must be received by Noon on the Monday before issue date. New Parishioners Welcome! Please stop or call the parish office weekdays from 9:00 to 4:00 p.m. or download registration form on-line at Announcements at Mass Due to Anna Roeser by Noon on Mondays, aroeser@stjoseph-libertyville.org. Guideline: brief 2-3 sentences. Accessibility If you have a disability and require special accommodations at a parish event, please call the parish office. Ministry of Care, Sacrament of the Sick The Sacrament of the Sick is celebrated at 8:30 a.m. Mass on the 2nd Saturday of each month, or by arrangement. Contact the parish office if seriously ill, hospitalized, or homebound. A Minister of Care is available to bring Communion. Guide to Funeral Planning Please call the parish office for assistance from a Bereavement Minister and a funeral planning guide. Stay Connected Website: Facebook: facebook.com/stjosephlibertyville Matrimony Congratulations! Please contact the parish office as soon as you are engaged. 6 months is usually required for marriage preparation. Infant Baptism As an expectant parent, you are invited to the Pre-Baptismal Session three months prior to birth; 6:00 p.m. the 2nd Monday of every other month. Next session: July 11, Baptism for School-Aged Children Preparation classes for parents and children begin in September. Call for information and registration. Sacrament of Penance Celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday mornings or by arrangement. Office Hours & Evening Access The Parish Office and Ministry Center at 121 E. Maple Avenue is open 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday. The front door of the P.O.M. Center has a keypad for entry into its vestibule area. Anyone hosting a scheduled meeting in the evening or on a weekend is asked to pick up the key for the space they need before 4:30 p.m. (Mon.-Fri.) or by 12:00 Noon on Saturday (for weekend meetings) if you cannot make it by 4:30 (M-F) or by Noon Saturday, please call the office, , before 4:30 (M-F) or Noon Saturday to reserve your key and to get the access code for the vestibule, where the key will be kept. You must return the key immediately after your event by putting it in the same box you obtained it from, NOT in the slot to the left of the door. 13

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16 Breaking Open the Word A Journey to Discipleship Jesus Companions Us Through Scripture 1. Proclaim God s Word. Choose someone to read the Scripture. After reading, there is silence from the group in reverence. 2. Invite Response. Invite individuals to respond to a word, phrase or passage that strikes them in some way. 3. Praise God. After a period of response, close by leading the group in praise of God by praying together the Glory Be. Next Sunday s Gospel Luke 9: 11b-17 Leader: A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John Jesus spoke to the crowds about the kingdom of God, and he healed those who needed to be cured. As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached him and said, Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farms and find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here. He said to them, Give them some food yourselves. They replied, Five loaves and two fish are all we have, unless we ourselves go and buy food for all these people. Now the men there numbered about five thousand. Then he Response: Glory to You, O Lord said to his disciples, Have them sit down in groups of about fifty. They did so and made them all sit down. Then taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing over them, broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Reflection The miracle of the loaves and fishes in next Sunday s Gospel directs our attention to Jesus desire and ability to sustain us on our journey to holiness. However, there is much more to the story than another example of Jesus miraculous power. The opening of this chapter in Luke s gospel tells us that the miracle takes place just after the disciples had returned from their first mission, having gone out on their own to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Jesus had sent them forth with power and authority over all devils and to cure diseases. He had directed them to leave everything behind and take not even so much as a second tunic, which had required an enormous amount of trust and faith that their needs would be met. Upon their return and after sharing incredulous accounts of their experiences with Jesus, the disciples find that thousands had followed them to a remote place where there was no means available to feed them. As if to remind the disciples of what they had just recently accomplished through their faith in Him and their willingness to give of themselves, Jesus tells them to feed the crowd themselves. Once they surrender the small amount of food they have, Jesus demonstrates how much He can do with even the smallest of gifts when given in complete trust. This lesson is just as true for us today as it was for the disciples. Jesus wants us to believe in Him, hold nothing back and generously share the gifts we have been given. We can be assured that when we share the gifts of our time, talent or treasure, He will do great and even miraculous things through us. Our generosity is joined with that of the others in our community when we come together to share in the celebration of the Eucharist. As we receive Holy Communion, Christ lavishes us with graces to continue to walk in faith and grow in holiness. For further reflection on Holy Communion, see the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs Reflection Questions 1. Jesus reminds us that the Father s love for us is so strong that all we need to do is trust in Him and our joy will be complete. What keeps me from trusting in God and surrendering to His call to leave everything behind and follow Him? What can t I let go of? 2. At the Offertory, our gifts are presented to the Lord to be transformed by Him into His life-giving Body and Blood. What gift of self am I willing to offer up next time I attend Mass? 3. Jesus directed the Twelve to go out and proclaim the Kingdom of God. How can I better proclaim the Kingdom of God in my own home? My workplace? My community? What keeps me from doing more? Readings for the Week Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 St. Bede the Venerable; St. Gregory VII; St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52 St. Philip Neri Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 St. Augustine of Canterbury Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17